A charming 19th century oil on canvas portrait depicting a seated young woman in a dark blue dress with lace-trimmed neckline, jewelry, and curled hair, posed beside a red upholstered chair and small table with a floral vase. The work is rendered in a traditional mid-19th century manner, with a dark interior background, candle stand at left, and warm domestic details that lend the portrait a refined Victorian character. Presented in what appears to be its period deep giltwood frame with mitered corners and original stretcher visible on the reverse. The painting shows age-appropriate craquelure, surface scratches, darkened varnish, minor scattered losses, and wear to the frame, with later backing/hanging hardware evident. An attractive antique portrait with strong decorative presence and appealing period costume detail. Approx. frame size (in): 21.25 x 18.25 x 1.75, Approx. painting size (in): 13.5 x 10.5.

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